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MINUTES
The Heritage Preservation Commission /Design Review Committee met Monday,
January 4, 1993 at 7:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers of City Hall, 216 North
Fourth Street, Stillwater.
Present Chairperson Jeff Johnson, Marlene Workman, Bob Kimbrel,
Katherine Francis, Howard Lieberman and Tim Stefan.
Others: Ann Pung - Terwedo, UBC Representatives Mike Wilkus, Todd Weiss.
Steve Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Iberra.
Approval of Minutes:
Jeff Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of December 4, 1992 with one
minor addition. The Heritage Preservation Commission discussed the lighting of
the sign on the Brunswick Inn on Chestnut Street. Seconded by Bob Kimbrel. ALL
IN FAVOR.
DESIGN REVIEW
1. Case No. SUP/92 -52 - Design Review for United Building Center located
between Curve Crest Boulevard and Orleans Street in the BP -I, Business Park
Industrial District. Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
Applicant.
Mike Wilkus presented the proposal. He reviewed the colors of the structure
which include:
- Cliff Grey with a red band for the retail store.
- Slate Grey for the Warehouse.
Jeff Johnson questioned the galvanized chain link fence. Is it opaque? He
has concerns in regard to the screening of the lumberyard. He felt a
different material could be used.
Bob Kimbrel questioned the Ivy proposed for the fence and if it will screen
the area.
Tim Stefan felt if UBC has a limited budget, they should concentrate the
landscaping on the east and north sides.
Bob Kimbrel added that this plan included more landscaping in the front of
the building. This was appropriate.
- A UBC representative stated the goal of the design of the building is
to blend into the area.
- Bob Kimbrel questioned the lighting plan.
Mike Wilkus stated all lighting is mounted on the building with a shoebox
source. No glare will be forced from the site.
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Tim Stefan made a motion that the fencing along the north and south
property lines should be opaque with some landscaping. Bob Kimbrel seconded
the motion. ALL IN FAVOR.
2. Steve Russell reviewed the Stillwater Downtown Projects with the Heritage
Preservation Commission. These projects may include two housing projects, a
grocery store, hotel and a CUB office building.
3. Case No. DR /93 -1 - Design Review for a reception area addition to the
Freight House deck at 305 South Water Street in the Historic Commercial
District. Bob Sabis, Applicant.
Tim Stefan presented the proposal. He stated the 40 ft. by 60 ft. area will
be an extension of the deck. It will have a white tent covering the area.
Other improvements will include landscaping, a trash enclosure, and moving
the caboose.
Katherine Francis stated she was concerned about the visual impact of the
tent as viewed from the St. Croix River. The Downtown and the Freight House
are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tim Stefan noted that only the Freight House is historic and not the whole
site.
Marlene Workman felt the tent does not add to the integrity of the Freight
House. The tent proposal is not in keeping with the historic integrity of
the Downtown. The white will reflect off the site.
The Commission felt the landscaping and trash receptacle improvements area
appropriate.
Bob Kimbrel made a motion to deny the proposal based on the height, color,
material and shape of the tent. Katherine Francis seconded. The motion
carried 5 -0. Tim Stefan abstained.
4. Bob Vogel, Historic Consultant for the Context Study, updated the Committee
on progress to date.
Each context reviewed will have the following elements:
- Abstract
- Brief Overview
- Rationale for Each Context.
- Geogrpahic Region
- Property Types
- Representative properties
- Preservation planning goals, objectives.
The final product will be a workable text for the Heritage Preservation
Commission to use.
Jeff Johnson stated streetscapes in historic areas are very important. He
can foresee conservancy areas or Historic Districts.
Ann Terwedo pointed out this is intended to be a goal in the end.
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The Commission discussed what the document will be used for. Three options
are:
1. Document on Historic Contexts?
2. What is the history of Stillwater.
3. Guide for Context planning.
A Management tool.
The Commission felt very strongly about making sure the Context Study will
be usable for the Heritage Preservation Commission.
5. Mr.and Mrs. Iberra presented their reproduction photos which they produce
from old photos. They are looking for an endorsement from the Heritage
Preservation Commission for an exhibit they would like to do for the
Sesquicentennial.
Bob Kimbrel made a motion to endorse the proposal to be used for
educational purposes. Katherince Francis seconded the motion. CARRIED 6 -0.
Jeff Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Marlene Workman.
Approved. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Pung - Terwedo
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